5 Abandoned Places On Earth

Civilizations have been known to rise and fall through the sands of time. Some evolve and outgrow themselves, others sustain the forces of Mother Nature, but there are few that are absurdly abandoned.

Let us have a look at few of these abandoned places around the world that could’ve been a vital part of the thriving ecosystem but failed to do so.

1. Takakonuma Greenland Park, Japan

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The Japs are known to be at the top of their game with innovative technology. They tried to do that way back in 1973 with the help of the Tatakonuma Greenland Park but it abruptly ceased to functions two years after its opening. No official statement was released, but poor ticket sales was blamed for it, while others suspected the strings of death on the rides lead to its closure. It opened again in 1986 and stayed functional for 13 years before closing down again. Lying in dilapidated condition, the park will definitely not see a reopening anytime soon, especially since it lies quite close to the recently radiated Fukushima nuclear plant.

2. Kolmanskop, Namibia

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Diamond mines are a prized possession of Africa, and during the colonial era, the colonists reaped the most benefits out of them. Kolmanskop has a similar story to tell. A town that was set up over a diamond mine, it housed hospitals, schools, theatres, its very own power station, a casino as well as the first tram in Africa. Kolmanskop soon turned out to be a place bustling with energy, but things started falling apart during World War I when the diamond mines slowly exhausted themselves and the town was finally abandoned in 1954.

3. Wonderland Amusement Park, Beijing, China

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Another Amusement Park in Asia, the Wonderland Amusement Park never saw completion, as construction was halted halfway through. An ambitious project spread over 120 acres, it was China’s answer to America’s Disneyland. China tried to pull it off but failed due to financial difficulties. Another attempt was made in 2008, but it proved to be a failure yet again, and the amusement park still remains partially constructed 32 kilometres away from Beijing, China.

4. Craco, Italy

The wrath of Mother Nature is something we humans still haven’t fathomed, yet she tends to give us a small peak into the madness that ensues once she unleashes hell. Craco met with a fate that fits this scenario. A town on a hill that stood the test of time from 540 A.D., finally met its doom in 1963 when recurring earthquakes tore it down to pieces time and again. Buildings collapsed, historical monuments lost their grounds and lives were lost. The then ruling government of Italy was left with no choice but to abandoned a town than face the fury again.

5. Prypiat, Russia

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Everyone remembers the tragic Chernobyl incident that took place in Russia, which clearly highlighted the grave danger of nuclear power and the aftermath of a destruction it could amass. Amidst all this, we completely forget the self-sustainable ecosystem that was built for factory workers and their families to live in. The province of Prypiat was where it resided and a complete evacuation took place on the 26 April, 1986. A complete city was emptied and the ones who stayed back braving the nuclear holocaust met their tragic death. Even today, due to radiation lingering in the air, Prypiat has no civilization of any sorts. So much so that radiated animals coming out of Prypiat are hunted down to avoid radiation from spreading around. Oddly though, due to a decrease in the radiation count, Prypiat is turning out to be a tourist destination for the ones who want to take a glimpse of a post-apocalytic Utopia.